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Adena Brewington-Brown is an adjunct processor at Drexel University, and cardio-obstetric nurse practitioner at Lankenau Medical Center, where she focuses on caring for patients with hypertension and cardiovascular disease who are of reproductive age and/or pregnant. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Host Tiffany Bacon is joined by Manager of Community Engagement, PECO, Patricia King to discuss qualifying for the PECO Customer Assistance Program (CAP) for paying utility bills.

Dr. Delana Wardlaw, a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Philadelphia and one-half of the Twin Sister Docs, joins Tiffany Bacon to discuss cancer.

Barbara Cooke, Coordinator at AARP, and Carolyn Booker, Tioga Hope Garden / Love Where You Live, join host Tiffany Bacon to discuss AARP.

Tiffany Bacon is joined by Eliza El, Community Outreach Coordinator from Always Best Care Senior Services, to discuss the various benefits Always Best Care offers to employees and how family members can help introduce seniors to home care before issues arise in the home.

Host Tiffany Bacon sits down with Dr. Kostiya Peki, the Market Director of ChenMed Philadelphia to discuss what activities seniors regularly engage in to keep their minds sharp and have fun while staying at the senior center.

Tiffany Bacon is joined by Public Relations Supervisor Brian Rademaeker of the Philadelphia Water Department to discuss the importance of pipe maintenance in the coming winter season and stresses the urgency of calling the Philadelphia Water Department whenever there is a problem before it becomes severe.

Pat Ford, Trash Academy and Joyce Brooks, Block Captain Committee of Nicetown (BCCN) join Tiffany Bacon to discuss the proper way to remove trash in the community.

Host Tiffany Bacon is joined by Majeedah Rashid of Nicetown Court & CDC to talk about Nicetown Court's tax credit project.

Dr. Kayla Elliott is the Director of Workforce Policy at The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies — America’s Black think tank. Dr. Elliott leads a team of experts who center Black communities in policy debates concerning the future of work, workforce development and access to good jobs. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the U.S. Department of Education, CTE programs supporting Black workers, and The Joint Center's five principles to support Black workers.

Dr. Nina Ahmad is an At-Large council member for the city of Philadelphia. She joins the show to talk about the future of EV charging access in Philadelphia, the new House bill regulating e-vapes across the city, and the groundbreaking menopause bill City Council passed on Thursday, November 20. Her policy agenda touches everyday Philadelphians — from our streets, to our health, to the way we move through life.

Kendra Brooks is the minority leader for Philadelphia City Council At Large. She joins the show to talk about immigrant rights, ICE activity in our neighborhoods, and the rise in local deportation fears. She also broke down the City Council’s newly approved resolution affirming that abortion rights are human rights.

Jill Rosenthal is the Director of Public Health Policy at the Center for American Progress . She works with other experts to develop and advance bold solutions to address structural public health issues, and tackle health disparities through social determinants of health framework. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss vaccine access protection and the state of America’s health system.

Pat Browne was nominated as the Secretary of Revenue by Governor Shapiro in 2023. He has had a long career in public service, including nearly 3 decades as an elected official in the Pennsylvania legislature representing Lehigh and Northampton counties. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Pennsylvania’s Tax and Rent Rebate Program.

Tiffany is joined by Darnell Scott Sr. & Darnell Scott Jr. (ODAAT) Darnell Sr. has been working with ODAAT since their inception; UAC for this Turkey drive for 13 years.

Tiffany Bacon is joined by Sandy Brown, Executive Vice President Brown’s Super Stores and longtime supporter of WURD Radio.

Tiffany Bacon is joined by the founder of Unity in the Community Anton Moore. Unity in the Community, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing neighborhoods together.

Host Tiffany Bacon is joined by Joanne McFall Market President of Keystone First

Tiffany Bacon is joined by Sharmain Matlock-Turner CEO of Urban Affairs Coalition to discuss food insecurity for the holiday season.

Kylan Watson joins the show. He is a Sports Blog and General News Contributor for the Philadelphia Tribune.

Dr. Timothy Golden is a visiting Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College. For 20 years, he was a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and in the federal courts. Tim talks to us about the Supreme Court, who met privately to discuss President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order, which declares that children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Katie Berge joins the show. She is Senior Director of Federal Affairs at Blood Cancer United. This year, 429,551 people in Pennsylvania received a critical tax credit that helped lower their monthly premium payments to make quality, comprehensive health insurance coverage more affordable. But this tax credit is set to expire at the end of 2025, meaning fewer Pennsylvanians would be able to afford coverage at all, including children and families, people with chronic conditions, early retirees, small business owners and hourly workers.

Host David Barnes is joined by West Philly Produce's Arnett Woodall and Dr. Fredrick Burton MD of the Burton Wellness Injury Center to discuss diabetes, vaccines and the importance of pulse checks.

Host Ernest Owens sits down with Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris to discuss the Parker administration, as well as the Community College of Philadelphia not receiving more funding, unlike HBCs.

Host Chris Murray is joined in a panel discussion with his two regular contributors, O.J. Spivey and John Mitchell, to discuss the Sixers' recent wins and losses, the Eagles' shaky wins, and the relationship between AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts.

Wake Up With WURD covers the Black Men in Education Convening moderated by Rachel Skerritt discussing Policy and Community: The Path Forward for a Healthy Black Teacher Pipeline. The Panel features Kaya Henderson, Dr. John King, Jr., Dr. Lisette Nieves, and Superintendent Tony Watlington.

Ernest Crim III is an Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor who uses historical examples from the black community to empower and educate families and train educators through an equitable lens. He joined Solomon to discuss what it is like to be an Anti-Racist Educator, share his hate crime story, and discuss Black men in education.

Njemele Anderson is the Founder of Linked Destinies Academy. She joined Solomon to discuss more about Linked Destinies Academy, and Black men in education.

Robert Parker is the Principal of Boys Latin. David Hardy is the Founder of Boys Latin, President of Girard College and current senior fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation. They both joined Solomon to discuss about Boys Latin and Black men in education. Curtis Valentine is the Founder of Real Men Teach, and Co-Director of the Progressive Policy Institute’s Reinventing America’s Schools Project. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park and former At-Large member of the Prince George’s County (MD) Board of Education. He joined Solomon to discuss more about Real Men Teach and Bl...

Sharif El-Mekki is the CEO of The Center For Black Educator Development, Under the umbrella of the Black Male Educators for Social Justice Fellowship, a group he created in 2014. He joined Solomon Jones to discuss The Center For Black Educator Development.

Tracye Robinson is a certified holistic wellness practitioner, author and the CEO of the Divine Lotus Group. She joined Karen to discuss holistic wellness and share her book, "The Magic Pill Is You".

SOLOMON JONES SITS DOWN FOR A CRUCIAL, NO-HOLDS-BARRED ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION WITH BUSINESS SECTOR LEADERS AND CONTRACTORS, AS THEY EXAMINE THE REAL-WORLD IMPACT OF THESE DECISIONS ON YOUR WORK, YOUR BUSINESS, AND YOUR LIVELIHOOD…AND WHAT THIS MEANS IN THE LARGER LANDSCAPE OF ATTACKS ON DIVERSITY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE NATION.

Dr. Ann Smith joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Evening Stories segment to discuss “Two Thanksgiving Day Men”, a short story by O. Henry about a homeless man who has a nine-year tradition of being treated to a Thanksgiving dinner by a wealthy gentleman.

Ernest Crim III is an Emmy-nominated producer, activist and antiracist educator who uses Black historical narratives to empower and educate through a culturally equitable lens. Gina Dukes leads the Teaching Academy program at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, which is Pennsylvania's first Career and Technical Education pipeline program that prepares high school students to become teachers. Ms. Dukes is passionate about creating a class environment where students discover the power of their voice, critically analyze the education system, and learn ways they can positively change their communities. They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Black Men in Education Convening conference...

Solomon Jones, host of WURD Radio’s “Wake Up With WURD” moderated a panel on his show earlier today regarding the Mayor’s DEI initiatives. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss what came out of the panel.

Ernest Owens is the President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and host of WURD Radio’s “On The Record with Ernest Owens”. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss a recent city council related press release regarding legislation seeking to make water bills more affordable for Philadelphians.

Heather Headley is a Grammy and Tony Award–winning R&B singer, actress, and songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals and emotional storytelling. Born in Trinidad and raised in the United States, she first rose to fame on Broadway with her starring roles in The Lion King and Aida. Her debut R&B album, This Is Who I Am, earned critical acclaim and produced hits like “He Is” and “I Wish I Wasn’t.” Heather Headley has an upcoming show at McCarter Theater taking place on Friday, Nov. 21st @ 7:30pm ET. Heather joins the show to further discuss her career as a singer...

Lee Woodman is the author of the book titled, "ColorScapes". This book of poems that explores how seasonal colors—from spring’s hopeful pastels to winter’s muted tones—can influence our emotions and even help us understand and counteract the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Lee joins the show to further discuss insights from ColorScapes and discuss the fascinating connection between color and mood.

Residents from throughout Philadelphia packed a City Hall hearing, calling on City Council to amend Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed budget for the H.O.M.E. Initiative to prioritize low-income renters and homeowners.

Janet M. Taylor joins the show. She is the CEO of "Got Clutter? Get Organized" and a Podcaster. Janet talks to us about research that shows, gratitude increases generosity and reduces attachment to material possessions.